Bill Is Ready for His Next FP&A Leadership Role
Introduction
Bill Is Ready for His Next FP&A Leadership Role
Senior transformation FP&A leader driving faster close, forecasting rigor, and cost discipline.
Huntington Beach, CA
About
I bring order to messy numbers, so leaders can move faster with confidence.
I have always been drawn to the moment when a business feels stuck, forecasts are noisy, costs are creeping, and teams are working hard but not aligned. My best work is building a steady operating rhythm, clear models, and a decision cadence that helps people breathe again. The goal is simple, make finance useful, timely, and trusted.
I help leadership teams replace periodic planning with a reliable, continuous forecast that ties together P&L, cash, and working capital. At L3Harris, I owned division-level three-statement modeling and the operating cadence behind orders, revenue, OI, FCF, and WC so decisions could happen earlier, not at quarter-end.
I also like the unglamorous work that quietly changes outcomes. I cut the monthly close cycle by 50% from 10 to 5 business days in 7 months, and I have led disciplined overhead and variance management on a $150M cost base with SOX-aligned controls.
In defense and regulated environments, details matter. My EVMS Level II background and program economics experience let me partner with operations without hand-waving, while still keeping the story clear for executives, boards, and investors.
- 50% faster monthly close
- 5d close cycle achieved
- 150M overhead managed
- II EVMS certification level
If you know a CFO, VP Finance, or transformation leader who needs tighter forecasting, faster close, or better cash discipline, I would value a warm intro. A LinkedIn share or a quick forward to someone in A&D, industrial, MedTech, or a PE portfolio role would genuinely help.
Target roles: VP, FP&A or Head of FP&A, Finance Transformation Leader (Planning, Close, Analytics), Portfolio CFO or VP Finance (PE-backed)
Get in Touch
Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a strategic finance executive passionate about transforming financial planning and analysis for complex industries. Would love to chat if you're working in aerospace, defense, or finance transformation.
Bill Lazor linkedin.com/in/bill-lazor
Bill Lazor is an exceptional finance leader known for driving transformative financial strategies and accelerating forecasting processes, making him an asset in any organization.
- Financial Stewardship
- FP&A Transformation
- Risk Management
- Operational Excellence
Experience
Focal Point Business Coaching – Franchise Owner at GREAT EGRET BUSINESS STRATEGIES (2021 – 2024)
Finance & Accounting Lead | Senior Finance Executive at TRICORD PERFORMANCE (2020 – 2021)
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis – Electron Devices Div at L3HARRIS (FORMERLY L3 TECHNOLOGIES) (2019)
Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at CORESTRATEGY CORPORATION (2014 – 2019)
Consultant at FP&A CONSULTING (2012 – 2014)
(Senior) Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at RAYTHEON CO. (2006 – 2012)